Superintendent of Schools Garth Harries said in a written statement Wednesday that he was notified of the arrest earlier in the day. He confirmed that Jones was the teacher placed on administrative leave last week.

“The (arrest) warrant includes very serious allegations that, if true, break the fundamental trust and professional responsibility carried by every educator,” Harries said in the statement. “My primary and immediate concern remains, however, the well-being of students. The district has deployed resources to support the entire ESUMS community and continues to monitor the school closely.”

Harries said the teacher is entitled to a presumption of innocence and due process. Jones will remain out of the school on paid leave as required by law, Harries said.

“The NHPS investigation will follow that of the police department, gathering the relevant evidence and then determining the next steps,” Harries said.

New Haven police said last week that they were investigating the allegations, but the teacher’s name was not released because she had not been charged. The investigation was prompted when a student at ESUMS reported “unprofessional conduct by a teacher” involving another student, according to the release.

“The investigation to date has revealed no evidence to indicate that any other students or teachers are involved in the alleged misconduct,” the city release said. “The (New Haven Police Department) commends lead investigator Detective Shana Kendall and the detectives and supervisors of the SVU for their effective pursuit of this investigation. It also thanks the Board of Education and its staff for its cooperation throughout this investigation.”